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Rod and Main Bearings

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I have to replace the rod and main bearings in my 56 Merc.  The engine is in the car.  
As I look for the bearings, I find prices from $160.00 from JEG,S to $800.00 at another site.  
Does anyone have experience purchasing bearings from other sites.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks Larry

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As of 2/3/25, Summit has the rod bearings (Sealed Power 82000CPA) for $100 per set and the main bearings (Sealed Power 884M) priced at $122 per set.  Prices can get lower than this depending upon shop discounts and/or engine rebuilder warehouse prices.

Here are links to the above mentioned rod and main bearings.
Sealed Power 82000CPA Sealed Power CP-Series Rod Bearings | Summit Racing
Sealed Power 884M Sealed Power Main Bearing Sets | Summit Racing


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What about quality? Would I be spending money unnecessarily by buying Clevite main bearings?
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thanks for the help the prices from  Jegs seem reasonable.  Larry



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My mistake Summit.  Larry

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